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the supernatural

 
 
/ˌsuːpəˈnætʃərəl/ noun

Definition

things that cannot be explained by our knowledge of science or nature
supernatural adjective supernatural forces/powers
(Definition of the supernatural noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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